Weather in January in Congo-Brazzaville
Thinking about venturing to Congo-Brazzaville this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Congo-Brazzaville in January?
January in Congo-Brazzaville generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Pointe-Noire. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Brazzaville with an average of 127 mm to heavy rainfall in Pointe-Noire with 175 mm.For a closer look at January's conditions in Congo-Brazzaville , see the map below. For a more detailed look at Congo-Brazzaville 's yearly weather, check out our Congo-Brazzaville climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Congo-Brazzaville ?
Pointe-Noire
In January Pointe-Noire generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Brazzaville
In January Brazzaville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Congo-Brazzaville ?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Congo-Brazzaville with overall pleasant weather in Pointe-Noire. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Congo-Brazzaville is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Pointe-Noire. The weather in February, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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